Lettie Schwarz left, and her sister Maria Childress take cover under umbrellas during a rain shower at the 35th Houston Italian Festival at the University of St. Thomas Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Houston.

Lettie Schwarz left, and her sister Maria Childress take cover under umbrellas during a rain shower at the 35th Houston Italian Festival at the University of St. Thomas Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Houston.

Souvlakis on the grill at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.

Souvlakis on the grill at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Lou Quintana works on the souvlakis, beef tenderloin on a stick, at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. less

Lou Quintana works on the souvlakis, beef tenderloin on a stick, at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until ... more

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Samuel Phillips, 6, tries to hang onto a mechanical bull in the Athenian playground area at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. less

Samuel Phillips, 6, tries to hang onto a mechanical bull in the Athenian playground area at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The ... more

Family members take photos during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. less

Family members take photos during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, ... more

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Young Greek dancers on stage during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. less

Young Greek dancers on stage during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A young Greek dancer peeks out from behind a curtain during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The festival runs until Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. less

A young Greek dancer peeks out from behind a curtain during the children's dance program at the 47th annual Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Saturday,Oct. 5, 2013, in Houston. The ... more

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The Parade of Slavic Costumes makes its way outside after the rain during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

The Parade of Slavic Costumes makes its way outside after the rain during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, ... more

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Elizabeth Bejmuk, 13, represents the Ukraine during the Parade of Slavic Costumes during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Elizabeth Bejmuk, 13, represents the Ukraine during the Parade of Slavic Costumes during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, ... more

Susan Ceuric whispers to her granddaughter Jazell Ceuric before she is announced as the Croatian Princess during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Susan Ceuric whispers to her granddaughter Jazell Ceuric before she is announced as the Croatian Princess during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall ... more

Merlina Jelinic performs with the Lone Star Croatian Dance Group during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Merlina Jelinic performs with the Lone Star Croatian Dance Group during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in ... more

"I am a Croatian and a Texan, it's kinda strange" says Patrick Sic, 10, as he plays a panpipe in front of the Sts. Gyril & Methodius photo during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Alicia Dwornik, 19, smiles while performing with the Wawel Polish Folk Dance Group during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Alicia Dwornik, 19, smiles while performing with the Wawel Polish Folk Dance Group during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, ... more

Audrey Kwiatskowski, 4, and Alexandra Romanovskaya clap upon the conclusion of the Wawel Polish Folk Dance Group performance during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Audrey Kwiatskowski, 4, and Alexandra Romanovskaya clap upon the conclusion of the Wawel Polish Folk Dance Group performance during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at ... more

Gabrielle Spring, 16, applies lipstick before she is announced the Ukrainian Princess of the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Gabrielle Spring, 16, applies lipstick before she is announced the Ukrainian Princess of the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, ... more

Christine Sulyukmanov, 15, places a floral headpiece on Anna Pintchouk, 13, as and Elizabeth Bejmuk looks on while they prepare to perform with the Trepet Dance Ground, of the Ukraine, during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Christine Sulyukmanov, 15, places a floral headpiece on Anna Pintchouk, 13, as and Elizabeth Bejmuk looks on while they prepare to perform with the Trepet Dance Ground, of the Ukraine, during the 50th Annual ... more

Tania Seniw, 15, prepares to perform with the Trepet Dance Ground, of the Poltova region in the Ukraine, during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Houston. less

Tania Seniw, 15, prepares to perform with the Trepet Dance Ground, of the Poltova region in the Ukraine, during the 50th Annual Sts. Gyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival held at Knights of Columbus Hall ... more

Zeshua Longoria, 7, warms up before performing with his the mariachi group, Mariachi Serenata Juvenil at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Festival near downtown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Zeshua Longoria, 7, warms up before performing with his the mariachi group, Mariachi Serenata Juvenil at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Festival near downtown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Mariachi Serenata Juvenil performs as they walk down the 1700 block of Lubbock Street before performing at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Festival near downtown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Mariachi Serenata Juvenil performs as they walk down the 1700 block of Lubbock Street before performing at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Festival near downtown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Zayden Longoria, left, his brother, Zeshua Longoria, 7, and Angela Salazar, 13, warm up before performing with their the mariachi group, Mariachi Serenata Juvenil, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Festival near downtown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Zayden Longoria, left, his brother, Zeshua Longoria, 7, and Angela Salazar, 13, warm up before performing with their the mariachi group, Mariachi Serenata Juvenil, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall ... more